How Do Turtles Live So Long?

How Do Turtles Live So Long?

Posted August 25, 2018

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We all know turtles live an amazingly long time, but what’s their secret? And can we apply it to humans?

Hosted by: Michael Aranda

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Image Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonathan_(tortoise)#/media/File:Worlds_Oldest_Reptile_(15844883993).jpg
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galpagos_tortoise#/media/File:Galapagos_giant_tortoise_Geochelone_elephantopus.jpg

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